Image title: Mahishamardini

This bronze sculpture shows an image of Mahishamardini, from the 20th century A.D.—Mahishasuramardini is the ferocious aspect of the female divinity of Shiva. This multi-armed image of Mahishasuramardini is shown holding usual attributes in each of her hand. Her principal right hand is holding a sword in a position to kill the Mahishasura, the demon king when he attempted to charge her.

Mahishamardini can also be spelled as Mahisha, Mardini, Mahiṣa, Mahiṣa (महिष) or Mahiṣamardinī (महिषमर्दिनी).

Gallery information:

The National Museum of Nepal (Rashtriya Museum) houses a variety of sculptures, carvings, statues, paintings and other objects grouped according to the major religions such as Hinduism and Buddhism. This photo is from the Hindu bronze sculpture (dhatu-kala) section.